Penwyllt was a small community of workers from the limestone quarries
in the area of Craig-Y-Nos. It's hey-day was during the late 19th Century
when it had a rail link (Neath and Brecon Railway), but went into decline
as industry changed and population dwindled until the quarry closed in 1977.
Most of the village was demolished in the 1980s.

A row of terraces in Powell Street remain, and now forms the headquarters of
the South Wales Caving Club, which also provides accomodation.

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Road: A465 - Follow the A465 to Glyn-neath, taking the exit into the town. Continue
onto the A4109 (Inter Valley Road), and then bear onto the A4221 at
Banwen/Dyffryn Cellwen. Continue on to Abercraf, and then turn right onto
the A4067. Continue along here until you pass Tawe Uchaf, and then there
will be a right turn not far before Craig-Y-Nos. Cross the river and then
turn left, and follow the road to Powell Street (caving club). (10 miles, 15m)

Parking area near quarry

This location is private and has no or limited access only. As part of the SWCC the terraces are private property; location
visitors are generally accepted but should respect the club and any directives
given by staff.

Access: privateStatus: recognisableThe terraces

Photograph taken: 6th September 2009 by Chuck Foster

"There was a marquee set up which inhibits the view a bit! Also, depending
where you stand in the field really changes the angle of the mountain behind!"

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